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NATIONAL SCIENCE
FOUNDATION
Grants for the Analysis of Science and Technology (S&T) Resources
Program Announcement
NSF 02-165
Division of Science Resources Statistics
Full Proposal Deadline(s):
September 18, 2002
Sept. 18 of every year (5:00 pm locally your time, annually)
SUMMARY OF PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
General Information
Program Title:
Grants for the Analysis of Science and Technology (S&T) Resources
S&T Workforce, Funding, Impacts, Outputs, and International Studies
Synopsis of Program:
The Division of Science Resources Statistics (SRS) of the National Science Foundation (NSF) is responsible for the
development of statistical data, quantitative analysis, and indicators pertaining to the Nation's scientific and
technological (S&T) endeavors. SRS uses this information to prepare a number of analytical reports including the
National Science Board's biennial report, Science and Engineering (S&E) Indicators; Women, Minorities and Persons
with Disabilities in Science and Engineering; and National Patterns of R&D Resources. As part of the Division's
analytical and statistical efforts, SRS supports efforts by the research community to develop improved approaches to
indicators construction and presentation, development of new S&T indicators, analytical or theoretical work on S&T
policy-relevant issues, strengthening the methodologies to collect, analyze, and disseminate S&T statistical data
through surveys, censuses, and use of administrative records, and better understanding of the U.S. and global S&T
enterprise. To that end, SRS invites proposals for research, workshops, and studies under its Grants for the Analysis
of Science and Technology Resources. (This grants program supercedes the "Program for the Analysis of Science
and Technology Resources.")
Cognizant Program Officer(s):
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Derek Hill, Analyst, Directorate for Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences, Division of Science Resources Statistics, 965 S,
telephone: (703) 292-8774, fax: (703) 292-9092, email: [email protected]
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Eileen L. Collins, Senior Assessment Studies Manager, Directorate for Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences, Division of
Science Resources Statistics, 965 S, telephone: (703) 292-7768, fax: (703) 292-9092, email: [email protected]
Applicable Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number(s):
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47.075 --- Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences
Eligibility Information
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Organization Limit: Proposals may be submitted by colleges, universities, and nonprofit or commercial organizations, or
combinations of such organizations. Awards to individuals without organizational affiliation are rare but not precluded.
Individuals intending to submit a proposal are encouraged to contact the appropriate program officer well before the proposal's
formal submission.
PI Eligibility Limit: None Specified.
Limit on Number of Proposals: None Specified.
Award Information
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Anticipated Type of Award: Standard Grant
Estimated Number of Awards: 4
Anticipated Funding Amount: $425,000.00 subject to the availability of funds.
Proposal Preparation and Submission Instructions
A. Proposal Preparation Instructions
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Full Proposal Preparation Instructions:
Standard Preparation Guidelines
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Standard GPG Guidelines apply.
B. Budgetary Information
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Cost Sharing Requirements: Statutory Cost Sharing (1%) is required.
Indirect Cost (F&A) Limitations: Not Applicable.
Other Budgetary Limitations: Not Applicable.
C. Due Dates
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Full Proposal Deadline Date(s):
September 18, 2002
Sept. 18 of every year (5:00 pm locally your time, annually)
D. FastLane Requirements
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FastLane Submission: Full proposal submission is required.
FastLane Contact(s):
❍ Barbara B. Mitchell, Administrative Officer, Directorate for Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences, Division of
Science Resources Statistics, 965 S, telephone: (703) 292-7349, fax: (703) 292-9092, email: [email protected]
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Deborah A. Collins, Survey Operations Specialist, Directorate for Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences, Division
of Science Resources Statistics, 965 S, telephone: (703) 292-7804, fax: (703) 292-9092, email: [email protected]
Proposal Review Information
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Merit Review Criteria: National Science Board approved criteria. Additional merit review considerations apply. Please see the
full funding opportunity document for further information.
Award Administration Information
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Award Conditions: Standard NSF award conditions apply.
Reporting Requirements: Standard NSF reporting requirements apply.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Summary of Program Requirements
I. Introduction
II. Program Description
III. Eligibility Information
IV. Award Information
V. Proposal Preparation and Submission Instructions
A. Proposal Preparation Instructions
B. Budgetary Information
C. Due Dates
D. FastLane Requirements
VI. Proposal Review Information
A. NSF Proposal Review Process
B. Review Protocol and Associated Customer Service Standard
VII. Award Administration Information
A. Notification of the Award
B. Award Conditions
C. Reporting Requirements
VIII. Contacts for Additional Information
IX. Other Programs of Interest
I. INTRODUCTION
The Division of Science Resources Statistics (SRS) of the National Science Foundation (NSF) is responsible for the development of
statistical data, quantitative analysis, and indicators pertaining to the Nation's scientific and technological (S&T) endeavors. SRS uses
this information to prepare a number of analytical reports including the National Science Board's biennial report, Science and
Engineering (S&E) Indicators, Women, Minorities and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering; as well as the report,
National Patterns of R&D Resources. As part of the Division's analytical and statistical efforts, SRS supports efforts by the research
community to advance work in the development, understanding, and quality of S&T indicators and data.
NSF makes a small number of awards each year, with an annual budget of about $425,000, pending availability of funds. Proposals are
evaluated by mail review of experts knowledgeable in the field followed by assessment by an internal panel of senior SRS staff.
Proposals are evaluated on the NSF review criteria of intellectual merit and broader impact of the proposed activity. Additionally,
proposals are evaluated on their relevance to SRS program goals and their prospect of improving the development, quality, or
understanding of S&T indicators.
II. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
SRS welcomes proposals for research, workshops and studies to advance the development, understanding, and quality of S&T
indicators and data. Research could include improved approaches to indicator construction and presentation, new S&T indicator
development, strengthening of methodologies to improve the surveys of S&T data, analytical or theoretical work on S&T policy relevant
issues, and better understanding of the S&T enterprise in the United States and globally under its Grants for the Analysis of Science
and Technology Resources. SRS encourages proposals that analyze SRS data or SRS data in conjunction with those from other
sources, but does not limit the work to the analysis of the data it collects (This grants program supercedes the "Program for the Analysis
of Science and Technology Resources." There is no difference between the programs except for the name change.)
AREAS OF INTEREST
Potential topics for consideration include but are not limited to:
Developing new and improved indicators and advances in the analysis, understanding and interpretation of existing indicators of the
inputs, outputs, linkages and social or economic impacts of Science and Technology (S&T) activities;
Conducting studies that examine improved methods of presenting complex statistical analysis in an accessible, indicator format - either
in hardcopy or electronic form. This could include studies that examine various reports in "indicator" formats and develop new
approaches for potential use in Science and Engineering Indicators reports, or historical reviews of approaches to presenting indicators
that build on previous styles to develop suggestions for new generations of policy indicators;
Working towards theoretical and practical advances in the development and presentation of quantitative and qualitative indicators in the
social and economic sciences, especially as they relate to science and technology resources. This can include studies that examine the
theoretical and practical underpinnings of indicators to improve understanding of the identification, selection and development of S&E
indicators from the vast array of available statistical information as well as the development of entirely new quantitative data series and
S&E indicators;
Improving analytical techniques to produce better indicators of issues related to: (1) the education and retention of scientists and
engineers including minorities and women, (2) the demand and supply of Science Technology (S/T) personnel such as Science,
Engineering and Technology (SE&T) personnel in information technologies, and (3) research and development (R&D) expenditures in
various sectors and fields and countries including emerging fields, and (4) estimates of current and near-term future S&T resources;
Developing data, analyses, and indicators of the globalization of science, engineering and technology and analyses leading to a better
understanding of the emerging global economy. This could include, for example, international comparisons of S&T capabilities and
activities, including inputs, outputs, and impacts and interactions; indicators of international education and mobility of scientists and
engineers; as well as foreign investment in S&T activities;
Improving the methodologies to collect, analyze, and disseminate statistical data through surveys, censuses, and use of administrative
records. Such studies could include research on survey design or quality of surveys conducted by SRS or other organizations. Studies
of survey design could include the target population, sample frame, sample design, development of new data collection techniques, or
estimation techniques. Survey quality could include studies on sampling error, coverage, non-response, measurement error, or data
consistency with earlier or related surveys. Interest also relates to dissemination and analysis of the information in a timely and userfriendly format;
Improving indicators and understanding of public attitudes toward science and technology and public understanding of science,
engineering and technology;
Developing new indicators and analyses leading to a better understanding of the emerging "knowledge-based economy" and its impact.
This could include, for example, a better understanding of developments in the service sector, or changes in university roles, structure
and mission; and changes in the diffusion and impact of information technologies;
Improving indicators and understanding of innovation and the factors underlying the innovation process, and examination and
comparisons of the innovation systems of various countries and regions and how they interact;
Developing new and improved analyses and indicators of S&T networks, linkages, partnerships and other collaborations or interactions
between various nations, sectors, disciplines, and technologies;
Enhancing modeling techniques to produce indicators that describe key interactions among important components of the economic
system as they relate to science and technology.
III. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
The categories of proposers identified in the Grant Proposal Guide are eligible to submit proposals under this program
announcement/solicitation.
IV. AWARD INFORMATION
NSF expects to devote $425,000 to this program annually, pending availability of funding.
V. PROPOSAL PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
A. Proposal Preparation Instructions
Full Proposal Instructions:
Proposals submitted in response to this program announcement/solicitation should be prepared and submitted in accordance with the
general guidelines contained in the NSF Grant Proposal Guide (GPG). The complete text of the GPG is available electronically on the
NSF Web Site at: http://www.nsf.gov/cgi-bin/getpub?gpg. Paper copies of the GPG may be obtained from the NSF Publications
Clearinghouse, telephone (703) 292-7827 or by e-mail from [email protected]. Proposers are reminded to identify the program
announcement/solicitation number (02-165) in the program announcement/solicitation block on the NSF Cover Sheet For Proposal to
the National Science Foundation. Compliance with this requirement is critical to determining the relevant proposal processing
guidelines. Failure to submit this information may delay processing.
B. Budgetary Information
Cost Sharing:
In accordance with Congressional requirements (see GPM 330), NSF requires that each awardee share in the cost of research projects
resulting from unsolicited proposals. For purposes of NSF, proposals submitted in response to this announcement/solicitation are
considered unsolicited. The awardee may meet the statutory cost sharing requirement by choosing either of two alternatives: (1) by cost
sharing a minimum of one percent on the project; or (2) by cost sharing a minimum of one percent on the aggregate costs of all NSFsupported projects requiring cost sharing. The minimum one percent statutory cost sharing requirement discussed above need NOT be
entered on Line M on the proposal budget.
C. Due Dates
Proposals must be submitted by the following date(s):
Full Proposal Deadline(s) :
September 18, 2002
Sept. 18 of every year (5:00 pm locally your time, annually)
D. FastLane Requirements
Proposers are required to prepare and submit all proposals for this announcement/solicitation through the FastLane system. Detailed
instructions for proposal preparation and submission via FastLane are available at: http://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/a1/newstan.htm. For
FastLane user support, call the FastLane Help Desk at 1-800-673-6188 or e-mail [email protected]. The FastLane Help Desk answers
general technical questions related to the use of the FastLane system. Specific questions related to this program
announcement/solicitation should be referred to the NSF program staff contact(s) listed in Section VIII of this announcement/solicitation.
Submission of Electronically Signed Cover Sheets. The Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) must electronically sign the
proposal Cover Sheet to submit the required proposal certifications (see Chapter II, Section C of the Grant Proposal Guide for a listing
of the certifications). The AOR must provide the required electronic certifications within five working days following the electronic
submission of the proposal. Proposers are no longer required to provide a paper copy of the signed Proposal Cover Sheet to NSF.
Further instructions regarding this process are available on the FastLane website at: http://www.fastlane.nsf.gov
VI. PROPOSAL REVIEW INFORMATION
A. NSF Proposal Review Process
Reviews of proposals submitted to NSF are solicited from peers with expertise in the substantive area of the proposed research or
education project. These reviewers are selected by Program Officers charged with the oversight of the review process. NSF invites the
proposer to suggest, at the time of submission, the names of appropriate or inappropriate reviewers. Care is taken to ensure that
reviewers have no conflicts with the proposer. Special efforts are made to recruit reviewers from non-academic institutions, minorityserving institutions, or adjacent disciplines to that principally addressed in the proposal.
The two National Science Board approved merit review criteria are listed below (see the Grant Proposal Guide Chapter III.A for further
information). The criteria include considerations that help define them. These considerations are suggestions and not all will apply to
any given proposal. While proposers must address both merit review criteria, reviewers will be asked to address only those
considerations that are relevant to the proposal being considered and for which he/she is qualified to make judgements.
What is the intellectual merit of the proposed activity?
How important is the proposed activity to advancing knowledge and understanding within its own field or across different
fields? How well qualified is the proposer (individual or team) to conduct the project? (If appropriate, the reviewer will comment
on the quality of the prior work.) To what extent does the proposed activity suggest and explore creative and original
concepts? How well conceived and organized is the proposed activity? Is there sufficient access to resources?
What are the broader impacts of the proposed activity?
How well does the activity advance discovery and understanding while promoting teaching, training, and learning? How well
does the proposed activity broaden the participation of underrepresented groups (e.g., gender, ethnicity, disability, geographic,
etc.)? To what extent will it enhance the infrastructure for research and education, such as facilities, instrumentation, networks,
and partnerships? Will the results be disseminated broadly to enhance scientific and technological understanding? What may
be the benefits of the proposed activity to society?
NSF staff will give careful consideration to the following in making funding decisions:
Integration of Research and Education
One of the principal strategies in support of NSF's goals is to foster integration of research and education through the
programs, projects, and activities it supports at academic and research institutions. These institutions provide abundant
opportunities where individuals may concurrently assume responsibilities as researchers, educators, and students and where
all can engage in joint efforts that infuse education with the excitement of discovery and enrich research through the diversity
of learning perspectives.
Integrating Diversity into NSF Programs, Projects, and Activities
Broadening opportunities and enabling the participation of all citizens -- women and men, underrepresented minorities, and
persons with disabilities -- is essential to the health and vitality of science and engineering. NSF is committed to this principle
of diversity and deems it central to the programs, projects, and activities it considers and supports.
Additional Review Criteria ADDITIONAL SRS REVIEW CRITERIA The relevance of the proposal to program goals and the
prospect of the project resulting in the development of new indicators, new and/or improved survey methodology, analysis
and/or dissemination methods, or new indicator approaches will also be criteria for review. Researchers should address these
issues in their proposal to provide reviewers and the NSF staff with the information necessary in making funding decisions.
B. Review Protocol and Associated Customer Service Standard
All proposals are carefully reviewed by at least three other persons outside NSF who are experts in the particular field represented by
the proposal. Proposals submitted in response to this announcement will be evaluated by mail reviewers. A senior level SRS panel will
determine overall ratings on the basis of NSF criteria, reviewer ratings, the proposal's relevance to SRS program goals, and the
prospect of the project developing new indicators, new indicator approaches, or new and/or improved survey methodology, analysis
and/or dissemination methods. On the basis of these criteria, the SRS panel will make funding recommendations.
Reviewers will be asked to formulate a recommendation to either support or decline each proposal. The Program Officer assigned to
manage the proposal's review will consider the advice of reviewers and will formulate a recommendation.
A summary rating and accompanying narrative will be completed and submitted by each reviewer. In all cases, reviews are treated as
confidential documents. Verbatim copies of reviews, excluding the names of the reviewers, are sent to the Principal Investigator/Project
Director by the Program Director. In addition, the proposer will receive an explanation of the decision to award or decline funding.
NSF is striving to be able to tell applicants whether their proposals have been declined or recommended for funding within six months
for 70 percent of proposals. The time interval begins on the date of receipt. The interval ends when the Division Director accepts the
Program Officer's recommendation.
In all cases, after programmatic approval has been obtained, the proposals recommended for funding will be forwarded to the Division
of Grants and Agreements for review of business, financial, and policy implications and the processing and issuance of a grant or other
agreement. Proposers are cautioned that only a Grants and Agreements Officer may make commitments, obligations or awards on
behalf of NSF or authorize the expenditure of funds. No commitment on the part of NSF should be inferred from technical or budgetary
discussions with a NSF Program Officer. A Principal Investigator or organization that makes financial or personnel commitments in the
absence of a grant or cooperative agreement signed by the NSF Grants and Agreements Officer does so at its own risk.
VII. AWARD ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION
A. Notification of the Award
Notification of the award is made to the submitting organization by a Grants Officer in the Division of Grants and Agreements.
Organizations whose proposals are declined will be advised as promptly as possible by the cognizant NSF Program Division
administering the program. Verbatim copies of reviews, not including the identity of the reviewer, will be provided automatically to the
Principal Investigator. (See section VI.A. for additional information on the review process.)
B. Award Conditions
An NSF award consists of: (1) the award letter, which includes any special provisions applicable to the award and any numbered
amendments thereto; (2) the budget, which indicates the amounts, by categories of expense, on which NSF has based its support (or
otherwise communicates any specific approvals or disapprovals of proposed expenditures); (3) the proposal referenced in the award
letter; (4) the applicable award conditions, such as Grant General Conditions (NSF-GC-1); * or Federal Demonstration Partnership
(FDP) Terms and Conditions * and (5) any announcement or other NSF issuance that may be incorporated by reference in the award
letter. Cooperative agreement awards also are administered in accordance with NSF Cooperative Agreement Terms and Conditions
(CA-1). Electronic mail notification is the preferred way to transmit NSF awards to organizations that have electronic mail capabilities
and have requested such notification from the Division of Grants and Agreements.
*These documents may be accessed electronically on NSF's Web site at http://www.nsf.gov/home/grants/grants_gac.htm. Paper copies
may be obtained from the NSF Publications Clearinghouse, telephone (703) 292-7827 or by e-mail from [email protected].
More comprehensive information on NSF Award Conditions is contained in the NSF Grant Policy Manual (GPM) Chapter II, available
electronically on the NSF Web site at http://www.nsf.gov/cgi-bin/getpub?gpm. The GPM is also for sale through the Superintendent of
Documents, Government Printing Office (GPO), Washington, DC 20402. The telephone number at GPO for subscription information is
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C. Reporting Requirements
For all multi-year grants (including both standard and continuing grants), the PI must submit an annual project report to the cognizant
Program Officer at least 90 days before the end of the current budget period.
Within 90 days after the expiration of an award, the PI also is required to submit a final project report. Approximately 30 days before
expiration, NSF will send a notice to remind the PI of the requirement to file the final project report. Failure to provide final technical
reports delays NSF review and processing of pending proposals for that PI. PIs should examine the formats of the required reports in
advance to assure availability of required data.
NSF has implemented an electronic project reporting system, available through FastLane. This system permits electronic submission
and updating of project reports, including information on project participants (individual and organizational), activities and findings,
publications, and other specific products and contributions. PIs will not be required to re-enter information previously provided, either
with a proposal or in earlier updates using the electronic system.
VIII. CONTACTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
General inquiries regarding this program should be made to:
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Derek Hill, Analyst, Directorate for Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences, Division of Science Resources Statistics, 965 S,
telephone: (703) 292-8774, fax: (703) 292-9092, email: [email protected]
Eileen L. Collins, Senior Assessment Studies Manager, Directorate for Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences, Division of
Science Resources Statistics, 965 S, telephone: (703) 292-7768, fax: (703) 292-9092, email: [email protected]
For questions related to the use of FastLane, contact:
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Barbara B. Mitchell, Administrative Officer, Directorate for Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences, Division of Science
Resources Statistics, 965 S, telephone: (703) 292-7349, fax: (703) 292-9092, email: [email protected]
Deborah A. Collins, Survey Operations Specialist, Directorate for Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences, Division of Science
Resources Statistics, 965 S, telephone: (703) 292-7804, fax: (703) 292-9092, email: [email protected]
IX. OTHER PROGRAMS OF INTEREST
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